Are you an Allied Health student, perhaps studying externally, living locally looking for some real world paid experience in delivering therapy programs? or a fully qualified AHA ready to further your experience?

About the position
As a Therapy Assistant at Northcott you will deliver therapy programs to our clients under instruction and guidance of a qualified Allied Health Professional. Therapy programs will include individual and group therapy programs for clients, in an individual and family centred model of practice.

This position is based locally in Mungindi and surrounds. You will receive regular support from our Therapists in person and also remotely. This is a casual position, based in the community. Initially 10 hours per week are available, however the hours on offer are envisaged to grow based on your capacity.

Key Responsibilities
• Support our clients and their families to achieve their therapy goals with delivery of therapy programs.
• Further your experience in the fast growing disability sector, whilst receiving ongoing and careful support from our Allied Health Professionals
• Be a champion for our customers and support them to achieve their goals and independence

• Allied Health students currently studying an allied health degree (e.g. SP, OT, DT, PT) living locally, perhaps studying externally - or;
• Certificate IV in Allied Health, - or;
• Fully qualified and/or experienced Allied Health Assistant (min Cert III).
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Childrens Check and QLD Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
• Have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module training.
• Hold current First Aid and CPR.
• Current drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries and scope of practice.
• Capacity to assist in all duties and be confident to do so autonomously.

Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at .